Jaco, Costa Rica — Hotels, Bars, Weather & Cams

Jacó is the liveliest beach town on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, just over 100 kilometers and about 90 minutes by car from San José via Route 27 — the fastest road to the coast from the capital, and only minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It's the natural gateway to the region: most day tours to Manuel Antonio and Carara National Park depart from here. A few minutes down the coast are Herradura, with its calm bay and marina, and Playa Hermosa, surf territory — together they make up the full Central Pacific corridor.

The town runs on surf, nightlife, and a restaurant and bar scene that never really slows down — it's easily the most active beach in the area. The coast has two clear seasons: dry season runs mid-December through late April, and green season runs May through November, with more frequent afternoon rain but noticeably greener landscapes and fewer crowds. With LocalView, you can see in real time what's happening at Jacó's bars and restaurants before you leave your hotel — no old photos, no guesswork.